Andrea's Chicken

56-27 61 Street, Queens, NY 11378

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Andrea's Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Queens restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 11, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Dec 7, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

10F

Mar 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Food protection certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

04A

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andrea's Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andrea's Chicken on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Andrea's Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Andrea's Chicken.

How does Andrea's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Andrea's Chicken most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has Andrea's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Andrea's Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Andrea's Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Andrea's Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Andrea's Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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